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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Mussoorie IAS Academy Director calls on Dr. Jitendra Singh
LBSNAA to celebrate Diamond Jubilee this year
Union Minister of State  for Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singhwas briefed here today about the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration , Mussoorie, being observed this year.
Director of the Academy, Shri Sanjiv Chopra, gave Dr Jitendra Singh a resume of the prestigious Academy since the time it moved from Metcalfe House in New Delhi to Charleville Estate, Mussoorie in 1959, and has come a long way and witnessed immense growth both in academics as well as infrastructure.
Complimenting the LBSNAA Director for the glorious 60 years of the Academy, Dr Jitendra Singh said the Indian Administrative Service  has today emerged as the leading Civil Services in the world and is being emulated by its counterparts in other countries. He said, while countries like Bhutan already have an arrangement for training their Civil Service Officers at the Mussoorie Academy along with the Indian Probationers, in recent years more and more number of countries are entering into an arrangement with India to avail of the exchange programmes at the academic level.
Shri Sanjiv Chopra requested Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister-in-charge of the prestigious LBSNAA Academy, to be the chief guest at the Annual Day function of the Academy on 1stSeptember. Extending the invitation, Shri Chopra said the Annual Day will be an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the Academy and reassure the nation that we are committed to deliver the best training to the Civil Servants for improving their capability, performance and productivity.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
3620 Beedi Workers Trained Under the Skill Development Programme
This Ministry has initiated a Skill Development Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and National Skill Development Corporation to provide alternative livelihood to beedi workers and their dependents.
Various Courses in which Skill Development Training has been imparted:
- Account Using Tally
- CNC Operator
- Hotel Management 
- Sewing Machine Operator
- Food & Beverages Service
- A/C & Fridge Mechanic
- Customer Care Executive
- Solar PV Installation
- Tailoring
- Solar Panel Installation
- Asstt. Electrician
- Asstt. Beauty Therapist
- Basic Computer Course
- General Duty Asstt.
- Field Technician
- Automobile Repairing
- Plumbing
- Beautician
- Mushroom Cultivation
- Banking & Accountancy
- Medical & Nursing Course
- Hand Embroidery
- Jam & Jelly Making
- Computer Hardware
- Pickle Making
- Stitching & Fashion Designing
- Soft Toys Making
- Agarbatti Making
- Bag Making
- LED Technician
- CCTV Technician
Number of beedi workers engaged in beedi rolling industry region-wise:
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Name of Region
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No of beedi workers
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Ahmedabad
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|
39206
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|
Ajmer
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|
40647
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|
Allahabad
|
|
464459
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|
Bengaluru
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|
244140
|
|
Bhubneshwar
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|
221439
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|
Hyderabad
|
|
456606
|
|
Jabalpur
|
|
897191
|
|
Kolkatta
|
|
1674249
|
|
Guwahati
|
|
9747
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|
Kannur
|
|
39322
|
|
Nagpur
|
|
100405
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|
Patna
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|
300223
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|
Raipur
|
|
9876
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|
Tirunelveli
|
|
|
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Ranchi
|
|
579985
|
|
Total
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5586623
3620 beedi workers were trained under the skill development programme and 461 of them shifted to alternate livelihoods.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Index of Industrial Production 
The all India Index of Industrial Production  and its growth rates with base year 2011-12 for last three years is given below:
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Year
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Index
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129.0
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118.1
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131.6
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Growth Rate 
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-0.8
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-8.4
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11.4
The all India Index of Industrial Production  with base year 2011-12 from 2012-13 to 2021-22 is given below:
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Year
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2012-13
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2013-14
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2014-15
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2015-16
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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Index
|
|
103.3
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|
106.7
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|
111.0
|
|
114.7
|
|
120.0
|
|
125.3
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|
130.1
|
|
129.0
|
|
118.1
|
|
131.6
The IIP has an increasing trend from 2012-13 to 2021-22. However, the years 2019-20 and 2020-21 were impacted due to Covid-19 pandemic and resultant restrictions. Therefore, during these two years, IIP was lower as compared to 2018-19. But in 2021-22 IIP has recovered its position and the index now stands at 131.6, highest in last decade.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Ministry of Planning and Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches.
“Heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches. India stands ready to assist in any way possible.”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Cabinet approves Amendments to the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Women and Child Development to amend the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 to introduce measures for strengthening Child Protection set-up to ensure best interest of children.
The amendments include authorizing District Magistrate including Additional District Magistrate to issue adoption orders under Section 61 of the JJ Act, in order to ensure speedy disposal of cases and enhance accountability. The District Magistrates have been further empowered under the Act, to ensure its smooth implementation, as well as garner synergized efforts in favour of children in distress conditions. Defining eligibility parameters for appointment of CWC members, and categorizing previously undefined offences as ‘serious offence’ are some of the other aspects of the proposal. Several difficulties faced in implementation of various provisions of the Act have also been addressed.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Board of Trade meeting to be held on 2nd December, 2020;
Meeting to focus on new Foreign Trade Policy and the strategies and measures to be taken in order to take forward domestic manufacturing and exports
A meeting of the Board of Trade will be held on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020 under the chairmanship of the Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, through Video Conference.
The discussions in the meeting will focus on the new Foreign Trade Policy   and the strategies and measures to be taken in order to take forward domestic manufacturing and exports.BOT platform provides an opportunity to have regular discussion and consultation with trade and industry and advise the Government on policy measures related to FTP in order to achieve the objective of boosting India’s trade. It also provides a platform to state governments and UTs to articulate their perspective on trade policy, and also to the Government of India for apprising them about international developments affecting India’s trade potential and opportunities and to prepare them to deal with the evolving situation.
The meeting will be addressed by Ministers of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Som Parkash, and Sh Hardeep Singh Puri. Secretaries of many departments of the Government of India, CEO, Niti Aayog, Heads of various Government bodies, Representatives of Apex industry associations and Export Promotion Councils are members of the BOT.
Board of Trade will take an Overview of the Export/Import Performance, Investment Promotion Strategy for AtmaNirbhar Bharat , Trade Remedies – Recent Measures and Steps taken, New Logistics Policy, Trade Facilitation Measures Undertaken by Customs, Reforms and Initiatives since last BOT, GeM – Coverage and Expansion, and consider various suggestions regarding the Foreign trade Policy.
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Ministry of Education
Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank,’ delivers inaugural address at the 16th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2021
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ delivered the inaugural address at the 16th FICCI Higher Education Summit 2021 today. The 16th edition of FICCI higher Education Summit is being organised virtually by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The theme of the summit is ‘‘Higher Education @ 2030: R.I.S.E. - Resilience. Innovation. Sustainability. Enterprise.’
Addressing on the occasion, Shri Pokhriyal said that National Education Policy 2020 lays out the path for transforming Indian education landscape suited to 21st century needs. He further said while the government has formulated the policy, private sector participation will play a key role in implementing the same.
Shri Pokhriyal said, “Built on the foundational pillars of access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability, NEP 2020 is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and aims to transform India into a vibrant knowledge society and a global knowledge superpower”.
The Minister remarked that in the next 20-30 years, the energy and talent of young India will be used in advancing the world as 21st century belongs to Young India. India is poised to become the R & D capital of the world not because of the cost advantage but due to the rich and intelligent human capital that the country is bestowed with.
Lauding the FICCI Higher Education Summit, Shri Pokhriyal said that over the years, the Summit has evolved into a thought leadership forum and brings together key stakeholders including, policymakers, academicians, industry and students for deliberations and knowledge sharing at both national and international levels.
The Inaugural session also witnessed the release of FICCI- EY report ‘Higher Education in India: Vision 2040. The report, while defining Education 4.0 in the current context, has highlighted the significant emerging trends within the higher education sector and drawn learnings and highlighted global best practices.
Dr R A Mashelkar, National Research Professor and Chancellor of Institute of Chemical Technology, Dr Vidya Yeravdekar, Chair-FICCI Higher Education Committee Mr Uday Shankar, President, FICCI and Mr Dilip Chenoy, Secretary General, FICCI and other dignitaries graced the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Selection Board for Grant of Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Indian Army Commences Proceedings
The Special No 5 Selection Board constituted to screen Women Officers for grant of Permanent Commission  in Indian Army has commenced it’s proceedings at Army HQ on 14 September 2020. The board is headed by a Senior General Officer and includes a woman officer of the rank of Brigadier. Women officers have been permitted to witness the proceedings as observers in order to add transparency to the process.
Women Officers who qualify in the screening process will be granted Permanent Commission subject to being in minimum acceptable medical category.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Paradip Port observes World Maritime Day
With the theme, “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” Paradip Port observed the 44th World Maritime Day, today.
On this occasion, at PPT, Capt. AC Sahu, Harbour Master hoisted the World Maritime Day flag at the Marine Site office in presence of other seniorofficials of Marine Dept. and students of Orissa Maritime Academy. Due to threat of spreading of COVID-19, the celebration of World Maritime Day was conducted in a restricted manner this year.
The significance of this day is to emphasize the importance of International Maritime Organization  for the maritime sector and to highlight its contribution towards Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and Marine Environment. In simple manner, it can be explained that World Maritime Day is celebrated for carrying out commercial sea transport in a safe, secured and environmental friendly manner for the economic growth of the world.
World Maritime Day was first celebrated on 17th March, 1978 to mark the occasion of enforcing first convention of IMO in 1958 and since then every year, during last week of September, the World Maritime Day is observed globally.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Workshop on disaster database concludes, NDMA paves way for creation of national-level disaster database
The two-day national workshop on Data Requirements for Disaster Risk Reduction Database successfully concluded here today setting the stage for creation of a national-level disaster database.
Developing this integrated database with locally obtained and validated data is crucial for tracking our risks and progress towards resilience without which India will not be able to meet its developmental goals. It will also play a vital role in implementing the Prime Minister’s 10-point agenda to address disaster risks, outlined during the Asian Ministerial Conference on DRR  in November, 2016.
The workshop was organised by National Disaster Management Authority  in collaboration with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund , United Nations Development Programme  and United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction .
Group presentations and discussions were held on hazards to be included in the database, data collection templates and IT platform for data entry, validation, management and analysis.
During the technical session on issues and challenges in setting up a damage and loss baseline, using data from 2005-2015, existing gaps in disaster loss data and ways to address them were discussed.
Discussions at this workshop will lead to the formation of a Steering Group to oversee the setting up of the database, and guiding trainings and capacity building for operating, maintaining, updating and using the database. The Group will also identify pilot States and draw a roadmap for implementation of the project.
Officials from NDMA and representatives of concerned Central Ministries and Departments, State Governments, UN agencies, Administrative Training Institutes , Disaster Management Institutes and Universities participated in the workshop.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Rejuvenation of Rivers
For conservation and rejuvenation of rivers, this Ministry has been supplementing efforts of the States/Union Territories  by providing financial and technical assistance for abatement of pollution in identified stretches of rivers in the country through the Central Sector Scheme of Namami Gange for Ganga and its tributaries, and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National River Conservation Plan  for other rivers. Under Namami Gange programme, 22 projects have been sanctioned at a total cost of Rs.3945.39 crore and Rs.1552.23 crore has been released to the concerned State Governments up till February, 2022 to abate pollution load in Yamuna river, of which 10 projects have been completed.
In addition, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change  has recently released Detailed Project Reports  for rejuvenation of 13 major rivers prepared by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education , Dehradun in consultation with the State Forest Departments and other line Departments. These rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Luni, Narmada, Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna and Cauvery. The proposed outlay in these 13 DPRs is Rs. 19,342.62 crore under 4 major components viz: implementation of forestry interventions, strengthening knowledge management & national capacity development, maintenance phase including scaling-up replication of successful models, and national coordination for forestry Interventions & river conservation.
Works proposed under these DPRs include afforestation on river banks leading to increased green cover, measures to contain soil erosion, recharge ground water table, sequester carbon dioxide, catchment area treatment, ecological restoration, moisture conservation, livelihood improvement & income generation, ecotourism by developing river fronts, eco-parks and bringing awareness amongst the masses for improvement of water quality & flow in rivers. It is expected that after implementation of proposed activities in the DPRs, ground water recharge would be to the tune of 1,889.89 million cubic meter per year and sedimentation reduction would be to the tune of 64,83,114 million cubic meter per year, which is likely to provide benefit for drinking water and irrigation including generation of employment.
The works are expected to be executed through the State Forest Departments together with State Agriculture & Horticulture Department, Urban Municipal bodies, Rural Development Department, etc.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr Jitendra assesses progress on Mega Projects under execution of NHPC, NHIDCL and GREF in Doda
All HEPs and NH Projects will change the economic activity the region.
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology and Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, today chaired a review meeting to assess the pace of development works on mega projects under execution of NHIDCL, NHPC and GREF here in the conference hall of DC office complex Doda.
At the outset, District Development Commissioner Doda, Vishesh Mahajan welcomed the dignitaries and a presentation on the achievements and progress recorded by BRO  and NHIDCL in creating and augmenting road infrastructure in the district Doda and district Kishtwar was made by the concerned. NHPC authorities also gave detailed and project wise information to the Hon'ble Minister. It was informed that hydroelectric project  Keru shall be ready for commissioning by 2024, while HEP Kwar and HEP Pakal Dal shall be ready by 2026 and 2027 respectively.
Under NHIDCL, Sudhmahadev Dranga Tunnel, Goha- Khalleni road, Khaleni- Khanbal road, Khaleni Tunnel, Sangpura- Vailo tunnel were discussed and informed that work is in progress and all the projects shall come up in prescribed time.
Dr Singh while addressing the demand of local representatives regarding allocation of employment in the mega projects for the local unemployed youth, has directed DC Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav to ensure that all get their due share in employment in all the government projects under NHPC and NHIDCL.
The Minister reiterated that it is the endeavour of the present Government led by Honb'le Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to trickle down the benefits of all the centrally sponsored schemes to the deserved lot and to the last person in the queue.
Dr Singh has asked the executing agencies including administration to double their efforts, make use of the latest technology, and work in coordination to reach out to the expectations of the public and the government in bringing up the prestigious developmental projects for improving the quality of life in every part of the UT especially in the rural districts like Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban.
The meeting was attended by DDC Chairman Doda Dhananter Singh Kotwal, DDC Vice Chairperson Sangeeta Rani Bhagat, DC Doda Vishesh Mahajan, DC Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav, SSP Doda Abdul Qayoom, ADDC Doda Pran Singh, ADC Doda Dr R K Bharti, Executive Director NHIDCL Sandeep Sudhera, GM NHIDCL NS Gill, OC GREF 118 Kishtwar Col YK Gautam, SM  Dulhasti Power Station Ashok Kumar Bhanwal, SM  Dulhasti Power Station Sachin Vishwakarma, Group General Manager M.K Kashyap HOP Dulhasti Power Station, SM  Ratle HEP Shashi Paul Singh, DGM  Ratle HEP Aswani Kumar Sahi, GM  Ratle HEP Vinod Kumar Sharma, formal legislatures, and other concerned officers.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Vice President confers National Awards for Excellence in Journalism
Press Council observes National Press Day
The Vice President of India, Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu, today attended the function organized by the Press Council of India on the occasion of National Press Day. The occasion marked the Valedictory of Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Press Council of India.
(Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Vice President said that although the contours of journalism had changed over the years, it still continue to cast a huge influence in moulding public opinion and decision making by the government.
Hon’ble Vice President expressed concern over some of the dangerous trends that had crept into the newsrooms of both print and electronic media. They needed to be curbed in order to ensure that the pristine role played by the press earlier stood restored.
Earlier speaking at the function, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani said that voices of media shouldn’t be suppressed and constitutionally it was our responsibility to ensure that media had the freedom to speak. She further added that today we have citizens who are becoming journalists through the social media network and they are playing an important role to remind the media of their responsibility as the fourth pillar of democracy.
Eminent Journalists Shri. Sam Rajappa and Shri Sarat Mishra were jointly awarded ‘Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award’ for their outstanding contributions towards journalism. While Ms. Shalini Nair, The Indian Express, received the “Rural Journalism & Developmental Reporting‟ award, Shri K. Sujith of Mangalam Daily and Ms Chitrangada Choudhury, Freelancer from Odisha, bagged awards for ‘Investigative Journalism’. Photo Journalism awards were given to Shri C.K. Thanseer, Chandrika DailyShri Vijay Verma, Press Trust of India and Shri J.Suresh of Malayala Manorama. Shri Gireesh Kumar, Times of India, received the award for Best Newspapers Art.